Oscillating Front Axle; Parking; Transporting - Kubota ZD1011-AU Operator's Manual

OSCILLATING FRONT AXLE

For oscillating the front axle, reverse the above
procedures.
The oscillating front axle provides a smoother ride than
the rigid front axle and oscillates with the terrain.

PARKING

TO LOCK:
Depress the parking brake pedal firmly with your right
foot, and the parking brake lock pedal simultaneously
with your left foot. Then release the parking brake
pedal while handling the parking brake lock pedal
down.
TO UNLOCK:
Depress the parking brake pedal and release slowly
with your right foot, without pressing the parking brake
lock pedal.
To avoid serious injury or death:
Before leaving the operator's position,
A Apply parking brake.
A Lower all implements to the ground.
A Shut off the engine.
A Remove the key.
A Place the motion control levers in the
"NEUTRAL LOCK" position.
If necessary to park on an incline, be sure to chock the
wheels on the downhill side to prevent accidental rolling of
the machine.
(1) Chocks
OPERATING THE MACHINE

TRANSPORTING

1. Transport the machine on a suitable trailer.
A To prevent the hood from opening by wind while in
transit, it is necessary to either load the machine
backward or use a suitable tie down for the hood.
A Apply the parking brake and lift down the mower
deck to the lowest position.
A Remove the key.
A Secure the portions of the machine, which are
shown in the figure below, by using heavy duty
straps.
A For a long distance transit, lower the mower deck
to the lowest position.
[FRONT]
(1) Heavy-duty strap
[REAR]
(1) Heavy-duty strap
(2) Rear frame
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